Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Inspection and servicing of winder ropes and attachments and may include:
visual inspection for defects such as wear, kinks, bends, corrosion, cracks, damage or loss of components, wire breaks, deterioration, distortion, loss of metal, nicks, corkscrewing, bird-caging, structural damage
measurement of rope diameter/loss of metallic area
measurement of rope lay length
visual inspection of moving rope
recording of monitoring and inspection results
Inspection and servicing does not include:
rope replacement
capping
cropping
destructive testing
non-destructive examination/testing using:
magnetic detecting instruments
liquid penetrant
magnetic particle
eddy current
ultrasonic or radiography methods
Rope servicing may include:
cleaning to remove oil and other lubricants
lubrication (drum winders)
marking location of rope defects
Potential hazards and risks may include:
communication failure
falling objects
working at heights
movement of equipment
plant failure
power failure
spillage
unauthorised personnel
visibility
explosion
asphyxiation and drowning
Winding operations include winder operations in:
drifts
tunnels
slopes
inclines
Environmental issues may include:
fumes
spills
flammable and noxious gases
flammable dust
Site procedures may include:
clean up
equipment shutdown and isolation procedures
evacuation procedures
First Aid
notifying relevant authorities
permit-to-work systems
safety equipment
use of personal protective equipment
communication procedures, e.g. with winder operator
portable electric apparatus procedures
fall arrestor and harness procedures
confined spaces

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for monitoring, inspecting and servicing of ropes and attachments
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient monitoring, inspecting and servicing of ropes and attachments
working with others to monitor, inspect and service of ropes and attachments that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of monitoring, inspecting and servicing of ropes and attachments that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the monitoring, inspecting and servicing of ropes and attachments
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.